Triggers

Bearman · #1 06-13-2010, 10:44 PM

Just wondering about replacement triggers. I have a 300 ultra in Remington 700 thinking jewel or timney.Suggestion. Also can I guy get one in Edmonton area

double gun · #2 06-13-2010, 11:02 PM

WGP in edmonton

trda · #3 06-14-2010, 12:34 AM

RPS International in Spruce Grove has Jewel triggers. Joe is good to deal with also.

Rockymtnx · #4 06-14-2010, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Bearman

Just wondering about replacement triggers. I have a 300 ultra in Remington 700 thinking jewel or timney.Suggestion. Also can I guy get one in Edmonton area

What don't you like about your Rem 700 trigger? Have you worked on it at all? Once a Remington trigger has been tweaked they will give those other ones a run for their money.

cdrabb · #5 06-14-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockymtnx

What don't you like about your Rem 700 trigger? Have you worked on it at all? Once a Remington trigger has been tweaked they will give those other ones a run for their money.

Can you buy lighter springs for the Rem trigger? Do you have any tips on fine tunning them?

Bearman · #6 06-14-2010, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockymtnx

What don't you like about your Rem 700 trigger? Have you worked on it at all? Once a Remington trigger has been tweaked they will give those other ones a run for their money.

I have had the trigger worked on. Had the creep taken out of it. I just find it a lot stiffer than my other custom rifles. I like a trigger pull at 2.5 lbs. I don't think you can get that out of a factory rem trigger safely.

Rockymtnx · #7 06-15-2010, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by cdrabb

Can you buy lighter springs for the Rem trigger? Do you have any tips on fine tunning them?

No you don't buy lighter springs. Either have someone that knows what they are doing work on it or buy a new trigger. If you do a search on Google for "Remington 700 trigger adjusment" you will learn a fair bit from online postings. If you do attempt this on your own, please be carefull.

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Originally Posted by Bearman

I like a trigger pull at 2.5 lbs. I don't think you can get that out of a factory rem trigger safely.

Depends on the series of trigger. But yes 2.5 - 3 pounds is my liking too. I have a new Remington 700 trigger on a .22-250 that has a 2.875 pound pull, and oh boy is it sweet and crisp!

double gun · #8 06-15-2010, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by cdrabb

Can you buy lighter springs for the Rem trigger? Do you have any tips on fine tunning them?

Actually yes, to tune them properly you should buy a reduced power trigger spring. These are much safer than backing out the factory one trying to reduce pull weight. Sear engagement, and overtravel are also adjustable.
To do it properly you should disassemble the trigger, and LIGHTLY polish the contacting surfaces. That is the part, that you should send out, to have done properly if you go down that road. However, a reduced power spring, and following the instructions found all over the internet will usually give you a fairly decent trigger - and you can easily do it yourself and in very little time. Use caution, and common sense.... stay safe.

cdrabb · #9 06-21-2010, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by double gun

Actually yes, to tune them properly you should buy a reduced power trigger spring. These are much safer than backing out the factory one trying to reduce pull weight. Sear engagement, and overtravel are also adjustable.
To do it properly you should disassemble the trigger, and LIGHTLY polish the contacting surfaces. That is the part, that you should send out, to have done properly if you go down that road. However, a reduced power spring, and following the instructions found all over the internet will usually give you a fairly decent trigger - and you can easily do it yourself and in very little time. Use caution, and common sense.... stay safe.

Thanks for the information, Any idea who in Alberta has the lighter springs?

double gun · #10 06-22-2010, 12:36 AM

In alberta, your best bet would be to contact a few smiths and ask. I got mine from the USA from Wolf gun springs.

berjerkin · #11 06-22-2010, 11:18 PM

http://www.quarterbore.com/library/a...00trigger.html

set mine following this guide. had to set the sear a little tighter to get rid of the creep. 2.5 lbs all the time now.

ACKLEY ABE · #12 06-23-2010, 08:25 AM

Rod at Hendrickson Gunsmithing can work wonders on a remington trigger. He's done all of mine. The only trigger I've ever changed in a Remington is when I put a Canjar Single Set in my Sendero...and that was unneccesary.

Rod: 780.455.3006 Tell him you were talking to Abe and he better give you a good deal.

Dick284 · #13 06-25-2010, 07:31 AM

Call up Rifle Basix, and get them to ship you a trigger. (machined parts)http://www.riflebasix.com/
I've installed 2 Rem 700 ones and they equal a Timney, and cost less.

#14 06-30-2010, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by trda

RPS International in Spruce Grove has Jewel triggers. Joe is good to deal with also.

Ditto. If you want "consisitency" and a wide range of pull with resale value - JEWELL. Not cheap but $285 is well spent. If your trigger is an old Remington you can buy a Shilen $139 and swap the safety and bolt release over... Again you have resale value with the trigger ..........

Riflebasix are hard to get as last I heard they cannot export out of the USA. Might change..

Timiney are okay as well.

Predator · #15 06-30-2010, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Precisionshooter

Ditto. If you want "consisitency" and a wide range of pull with resale value - JEWELL. Not cheap but $285 is well spent. If your trigger is an old Remington you can buy a Shilen $139 and swap the safety and bolt release over... Again you have resale value with the trigger ..........

Riflebasix are hard to get as last I heard they cannot export out of the USA. Might change..

Timiney are okay as well.

No problems getting Rifle Basix. You can order right off of the website, and have it here in about 10 days.

southernman · #16 06-30-2010, 10:39 PM

I have a rem .270 mountian rifle that had terriable creap and about 10lb pull, hated that trigger, was going to use rifle for a build platform, decided too send to local gunsmith and It now has no creap and about 2.5lbs pull, happy with that.
Have ordered timiney triggers from accurate action in red deer. he had a trigger for above rifle in stock.

gcoy19 · #17 07-01-2010, 01:54 AM

+1 on having a gunsmith tune up the factory trigger. Done right they can be pretty sweet and pretty inexpensive. If done improperly and you could be in for a nasty surprise. Timney would be my choice for a replacement though.

Dean2 · #18 07-01-2010, 04:25 AM

Tune it or have it tuned if it is possible as this is about $50.Done right you get a great trigger at very low cost. If it won't tune the way you want, my preferance is rifle basix. Great service, no problem ordering direct, triggers come fully rigged with replacment safeties etc for the new X-Mark triggers and they are less than half the price of most. The last Remington was $159, and the Savage and CZ I got with it were only $89 each. I have installed Rifle Basix in Marlin, Savage, Ruger, and Browning, and multiple times in Remington and CZ. All worked great. Of the others, I prefer the Jewell, but it is a lot more money for no more trigger IMO.